Looking for a church in Calgary? Calgary Free Presbyterian Church is a reformed, calvinistic, and evangelistic community with a deep love for God's Word. We follow closely the reformation heritage, viewing the Bible as God’s unchanging and infallible truth.

So truth is our primary concern. It is truth that directs us to Jesus Christ, the one who saves us from the judgment of sin, keeps us from the power of sin, and brings us near to God. It is also this truth that moves us to share Jesus Christ to all people with passion and fervour. We trust you are blest by the exposition of the scriptures on this channel.

So if you are looking for a Calgary Church, why not join us at Calgary FPC?

Calgary Free Presbyterian Church

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: January 8, 2023 
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton 
Description: 
This is a Biblical Doctrine 
This is a Reformation Doctrine 
This is an Instructive Doctrine 
This is an Encouraging Doctrine 
This is a Rejected Doctrine 
This is an Abused Doctrine

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: January 8, 2023
Preacher:  Mr. Andrew Fitton
Description: 
This is a Biblical Doctrine
This is a Reformation Doctrine
This is an Instructive Doctrine
This is an Encouraging Doctrine
This is a Rejected Doctrine
This is an Abused Doctrine

The Sufficiency of Scripture - Luke 16:27-31

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
Date: October 30, 2022 
 
a single day to commemorate ALL Christian Martyrs, known and unknown, was established on November 1. In Britain, using the old Anglo-Saxon terms, it was called ALL HALLOWS DAY - that is ALL SAINTS DAY. The Evening before came to be called the Eve of All Hallows, or Hallow's Even or as we say it today taken from Scottish English - Hallowe'en. Although, for many people, Hallowe'en is a harmless day of gorging on candy, and dressing-up to frighten people, and trick-or-treating. 
 
As we shall discover, Hallowe'en has its elements that are far from candy and child's play: 
 
1. Spiritual Darkness 
 
2. Spiritual Danger 
 
3. Spiritual Victory

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
Date: October 30, 2022

a single day to commemorate ALL Christian Martyrs, known and unknown, was established on November 1. In Britain, using the old Anglo-Saxon terms, it was called ALL HALLOWS DAY - that is ALL SAINTS DAY. The Evening before came to be called the Eve of All Hallows, or Hallow's Even or as we say it today taken from Scottish English - Hallowe'en. Although, for many people, Hallowe'en is a harmless day of gorging on candy, and dressing-up to frighten people, and trick-or-treating.

As we shall discover, Hallowe'en has its elements that are far from candy and child's play:

1. Spiritual Darkness

2. Spiritual Danger

3. Spiritual Victory

Gospel Light On Hallowe'en  -  Isaiah 8:19–20

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: September 4, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: The Passover that took place just prior to the tenth plague links for Christians two important aspects of Christ the Saviour. Firstly, as our Passover sacrifice, and secondly as the Firstborn offering - both of which point to Him as our all-sufficient Redeemer: 
1) The Passover Lambs 
2) The Firstborn Offspring 
3) The Fulfillment In Christ

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: September 4, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: The Passover that took place just prior to the tenth plague links for Christians two important aspects of Christ the Saviour. Firstly, as our Passover sacrifice, and secondly as the Firstborn offering - both of which point to Him as our all-sufficient Redeemer:
1) The Passover Lambs
2) The Firstborn Offspring
3) The Fulfillment In Christ

The Firstborn Lamb - Exodus 12:21-30

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: August 28, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: This morning we witnessed in the preceding verses, that Christ is the true Rock of the Church.Then Christ goes on to reveal that the True Christ must be 
rejected, suffer, be killed, and be resurrected. This is all too much for Peter to take on board and he rebukes Christ, Who in turn reproaches his wicked outburst: 
1) Peter's Overzealous Reaction 
2) Christ's Sharp Rebuke

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: August 28, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: This morning we witnessed in the preceding verses, that Christ is the true Rock of the Church.Then Christ goes on to reveal that the True Christ must be 
rejected, suffer, be killed, and be resurrected. This is all too much for Peter to take on board and he rebukes Christ, Who in turn reproaches his wicked outburst:
1) Peter's Overzealous Reaction
2) Christ's Sharp Rebuke

Reproached by Christ - Mark 8:32-33

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
Date: August 21, 2022 
 
Description: There are those in the professing Church that reject the law of God completely. Such people are called antinomians. BUT this is dangerous falsehood: Christ does not save us from our lawbreaking, to make brazen lawbreakers of us! And yet it is the Word of God and the Law of God that can drive sinners into a godly sorrow, so that they will be further driven into the arms of Christ. It also convicts the believer to become more and more conformed to God's Word: 
1) The Law Convicts 
2) The Law Compels 
3) The Law Converts 
4) The Law Conforms

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
Date: August 21, 2022

Description: There are those in the professing Church that reject the law of God completely. Such people are called antinomians. BUT this is dangerous falsehood: Christ does not save us from our lawbreaking, to make brazen lawbreakers of us! And yet it is the Word of God and the Law of God that can drive sinners into a godly sorrow, so that they will be further driven into the arms of Christ. It also convicts the believer to become more and more conformed to God's Word:
1) The Law Convicts
2) The Law Compels
3) The Law Converts
4) The Law Conforms

The Law Driving Sinners into the Arms of Christ - Galatians 3:22–25

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: August 7, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: The Church and the believer has many enemies in the world, and many enemies from the kingdom of darkness. And yet, as the Bible often reveals, we are often our own worst enemy. So, when you are under attack from the devil and the world, you will often find that your own flesh will join in the attack! You will then feel more defeated and depressed and despondent! The simplest reason why this is the case, is that you have forgotten to keep looking unto Jesus: 
1) Enjoy the Blessings of God 
2) Rejoice in the Salvation of God 
3) Be Stilled By The Word of God

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: August 7, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: The Church and the believer has many enemies in the world, and many enemies from the kingdom of darkness. And yet, as the Bible often reveals, we are often our own worst enemy. So, when you are under attack from the devil and the world, you will often find that your own flesh will join in the attack! You will then feel more defeated and depressed and despondent! The simplest reason why this is the case, is that you have forgotten to keep looking unto Jesus:
1) Enjoy the Blessings of God
2) Rejoice in the Salvation of God 
3) Be Stilled By The Word of God

The Joy Of The Lord Is Your Strength - Nehemiah 8:10-12

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: July 10, 2022 
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: July 10, 2022
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton

Instructions to Ruin your Life - 2 Chronicles 36:11-16

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: June 19, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: Once Nimrod and his followers were settled in Shinar, they begin to build the city of Babel with its great and infamous Tower - The Tower of Babel. Unfortunately for mankind's foolishness and for Nimrod's great building project, the Lord takes a great interest in what is happening in the land of Shinar. The Lord comes down in judgement and with mercy: 
1) The Lord Comes Down 
2) The Lord Confounds Their Plans 
3) The Lord Continues His Plan

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: June 19, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: Once Nimrod and his followers were settled in Shinar, they begin to build the city of Babel with its great and infamous Tower - The Tower of Babel. Unfortunately for mankind's foolishness and for Nimrod's great building project, the Lord takes a great interest in what is happening in the land of Shinar. The Lord comes down in judgement and with mercy:
1) The Lord Comes Down
2) The Lord Confounds Their Plans
3) The Lord Continues His Plan

The Judgement over Babel - Genesis 11:5–9

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: June 12, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: Shem, the middle brother's genealogy is given LAST in the form of a Table of Nations. Why last? Because from now on, having been given their genetic and historical context, the Sons of Shem are henceforth given pride of place in the remainder of the Old Testament. Any other descendants are met only in relation to the Sons of Shem, and more specifically the children of Eber, of which the most important is Abram: 
1) Shem's Five Sons 
2) The Aramaic Branch 
3) The Hebrew Branch 
4) The End Of The Table Of Nations

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: June 12, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: Shem, the middle brother's genealogy is given LAST in the form of a Table of Nations. Why last? Because from now on, having been given their genetic and historical context, the Sons of Shem are henceforth given pride of place in the remainder of the Old Testament. Any other descendants are met only in relation to the Sons of Shem, and more specifically the children of Eber, of which the most important is Abram:
1) Shem's Five Sons
2) The Aramaic Branch
3) The Hebrew Branch
4) The End Of The Table Of Nations

The Sons of Shem  - Genesis 10:21-32

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: May 29, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: We come now to consider the Sons of Ham, and we find that we are shown many many ancient nations which fill the books of Archaeology and Ancient History. These are the first Civilizations, Kingdoms, and Empires that the world ever knew, for they take place in the the Fertile Crescent of the Middle and Near East. Also, these peoples and nations are also the historical and cultural background of the Biblical narrative: 
 
1) The Cushites 
 
2) The Egyptian Peoples 
 
3) The Phutites 
 
4)The Canaanites 
 
5) The Greater context

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: May 29, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: We come now to consider the Sons of Ham, and we find that we are shown many many ancient nations which fill the books of Archaeology and Ancient History. These are the first Civilizations, Kingdoms, and Empires that the world ever knew, for they take place in the the Fertile Crescent of the Middle and Near East. Also, these peoples and nations are also the historical and cultural background of the Biblical narrative:

1) The Cushites

2) The Egyptian Peoples

3) The Phutites

4)The Canaanites

5) The Greater context

Early History in the Sons of Ham - Genesis 10:6-20

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: May 22, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: Through our text, we come like the many guilty sinners 2,000 years ago to look up at this Righteous Man of Nazareth, and to see Him suffering humiliation, suffering physical pain, and suffering God’s wrath unto His soul. And depending upon HOW you and I look upon this woeful sight will have a deeply personal and everlasting effect upon our entire existence: 
 
1) The Form Of The Cross 
 
2) The Function Of The Cross 
 
3) The Fullness Of The Cross 
 
4) The Fruit Of The Cross 
 
5) The Foreshadowing Of The Cross

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: May 22, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: Through our text, we come like the many guilty sinners 2,000 years ago to look up at this Righteous Man of Nazareth, and to see Him suffering humiliation, suffering physical pain, and suffering God’s wrath unto His soul. And depending upon HOW you and I look upon this woeful sight will have a deeply personal and everlasting effect upon our entire existence: 

1) The Form Of The Cross

2) The Function Of The Cross

3) The Fullness Of The Cross

4) The Fruit Of The Cross

5) The Foreshadowing Of The Cross

The Curse in the Cross of Christ - Galatians 3:10–13

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: May 17, 2022 
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton 
 
Description: After spending in time in the last number of verses giving specific advice to specific groups of Christians, the Apostle now broadens his focus to capture all sorts within the Church, making clear that the greatest enemy to the Christian is his own lack of true spirituality, and the devil’s wiles: 
 
1) The Source of the Christian’s Strength 
 
2) The Security of the Christian’s Defence 
 
3) The Substance of the Christian’s Enemy

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: May 17, 2022
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton

Description: After spending in time in the last number of verses giving specific advice to specific groups of Christians, the Apostle now broadens his focus to capture all sorts within the Church, making clear that the greatest enemy to the Christian is his own lack of true spirituality, and the devil’s wiles:

1) The Source of the Christian’s Strength

2) The Security of the Christian’s Defence

3) The Substance of the Christian’s Enemy

The Whole Enemy of God's People - Ephesians 6:10-12

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: May 15, 2022 
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton 
 
Description: 
1) You Must Awaken to the Certainty of God’s Wrath 
 
2) You Must Awaken to the Calamity of God’s Wrath 
 
3) You Must Awaken to the Continuity of God’s Wrath

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: May 15, 2022
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton

Description: 
1) You Must Awaken to the Certainty of God’s Wrath

2) You Must Awaken to the Calamity of God’s Wrath

3) You Must Awaken to the Continuity of God’s Wrath

Awaken! Oh Sinner, Awaken! - Job 36:18-19

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: May 8, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: We continue our examination of the fulfilment of Old Testament worship in the Person and Work of Christ, and what that means for the worship of the New Testament Church: 
 
3) Man’s Innovation is Unacceptable 
 
4) The Reformation of Christian Worship

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: May 8, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: We continue our examination of the fulfilment of Old Testament worship in the Person and Work of Christ, and what that means for the worship of the New Testament Church: 

3) Man’s Innovation is Unacceptable

4) The Reformation of Christian Worship

Worshipping God in Spirit and in Truth 2/2 - Leviticus 10:2–3

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: May 1, 2022 
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton 
 
Description: Man’s spiritual ruin is a biblical truth that much of the modern world has sought to reject and regard as mere myth. However, man’s ideas run contrary to Scripture’s declaration that “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” Here in Ezekiel 18 we have clear instruction as to how we can avoid spiritual ruin and experience the Lord’s salvation: 
 
1) You must Understand that Iniquity Causes Ruin 
 
2) You must Experience True Repentance 
 
3) You must Receive a New Heart

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: May 1, 2022
Preacher: Mr. Andrew Fitton

Description: Man’s spiritual ruin is a biblical truth that much of the modern world has sought to reject and regard as mere myth.  However, man’s ideas run contrary to Scripture’s declaration that “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” Here in Ezekiel 18 we have clear instruction as to how we can avoid spiritual ruin and experience the Lord’s salvation: 

1) You must Understand that Iniquity Causes Ruin

2) You must Experience True Repentance

3) You must Receive a New Heart

Avoiding Spiritual Ruin - Ezekiel 17:30-32

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: April 24, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: The Table of Nations is the traditional description of chapter 10 of Genesis, as the peoples and nations that are established in the immediate descendants of Shem, Ham, and Japheth are declared to us. These are not merely family trees, for these families were setting out the families of the earth. This shows that we are all related, yellow, black, white, brown, pink, and all shades in between - ALL descended from Noah, via his THREE sons. Let us examine the third of the human family that falls under the Nations of Japheth: 
 
1) The Truth Versus Myth 
 
2) the Toledoth of Japheth 
 
3) The Tongues and Nations

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: April 24, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: The Table of Nations is the traditional description of chapter 10 of Genesis, as the peoples and nations that are established in the immediate descendants of Shem, Ham, and Japheth are declared to us. These are not merely family trees, for these families were setting out the families of the earth. This shows that we are all related, yellow, black, white, brown, pink, and all shades in between - ALL descended from Noah, via his THREE sons. Let us examine the third of the human family that falls under the Nations of Japheth:

1) The Truth Versus Myth

2) the Toledoth of Japheth

3) The Tongues and Nations

The Nations of Japheth - Genesis 10:1–5

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: April 19, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: The Apostle continues giving specific exhortations to Christians that serve earthly masters or employers. Once again, he emphasises a righteous attitude, with the heart and eye upon eternal relief and satisfaction. So we come to the last two points: 
 
3) The Holy Master 
 
4) The Heavenly Reward

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: April 19, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: The Apostle continues giving specific exhortations to Christians that serve earthly masters or employers. Once again, he emphasises a righteous attitude, with the heart and eye upon eternal relief and satisfaction. So we come to the last two points:

3) The Holy Master

4) The Heavenly Reward

Part 2 - Christian Servitude - Ephesians 6:6-8

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: March 8, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: In all these verses that seek to exhort the husband to Christlike behaviour, we have seen Christ’s example given again and again. We now come to verse 30, which rounds off the nourishing and cherishing example of the husband to the wife, as Christ the church, which then opens up more about the spiritual and prophetical depth of marriage: 
 
1) The Mystical Body 
 
2) The Mysterious Words 
 
3) The Mystery Revealed 
 
4) The Marriage Restored

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: March 8, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: In all these verses that seek to exhort the husband to Christlike behaviour, we have seen Christ’s example given again and again. We now come to verse 30, which rounds off the nourishing and cherishing example of the husband to the wife, as Christ the church, which then opens up more about the spiritual and prophetical depth of marriage:

1) The Mystical Body

2) The Mysterious Words

3) The Mystery Revealed

4) The Marriage Restored

The Mystery of Marriage Manifested - Ephesians 5:30-33

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Date: March 6, 2022 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
 
Description: In the traditional Scottish Communion Season, which is only held once or twice a year, a series of meetings is held leading up to the observance of the Lord’s Table, and a few more after that. The final service, on the Monday evening, has rightly the theme of thanksgiving to complete the Season. As we have been privileged to enjoy the Lord’s Supper at this morning’s Service, let us take the words of Psalm 95 to consider our own act of thanksgiving to Him that loved us and gave Himself for us: 
 
1) A Song of Joy 
 
2) A Psalm of Thanksgiving 
 
3) A Doctrine of Truth

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Date: March 6, 2022
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst

Description: In the traditional Scottish Communion Season, which is only held once or twice a year, a series of meetings is held leading up to the observance of the Lord’s Table, and a few more after that. The final service, on the Monday evening, has rightly the theme of thanksgiving to complete the Season. As we have been privileged to enjoy the Lord’s Supper at this morning’s Service, let us take the words of Psalm 95 to consider our own act of thanksgiving to Him that loved us and gave Himself for us:

1) A Song of Joy

2) A Psalm of Thanksgiving

3) A Doctrine of Truth

An Exhortation to Christian Praise - Psalm 95:1-3

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church 
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst 
Date: February 15, 2022 
 
Text: Ephesians 5:28-29 
Description: As we continue Paul’s exhortations to Christian husbands regarding their wives, we have already seen Paul comparing the husband to Christ - especially as regards to the type of love is to be offered, from the one to the other. As Christ is towards His Bride, the Church, so the husband is to be to his wife. Now Paul, in verses 28-29, continues this comparison, but brings it further home, to the husband: To his very own body. 
 
1) Marital Union 
 
2) Mutual Possession 
 
3) Material Love

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Location: Calgary Free Presbyterian Church
Preacher: Rev. Paul Backhurst
Date: February 15, 2022

Text: Ephesians 5:28-29
Description:  As we continue Paul’s exhortations to Christian husbands regarding their wives, we have already seen Paul comparing the husband to Christ - especially as regards to the type of love is to be offered, from the one to the other. As Christ is towards His Bride, the Church, so the husband is to be to his wife. Now Paul, in verses 28-29, continues this comparison, but brings it further home, to the husband: To his very own body.

1) Marital Union

2) Mutual Possession

3) Material Love

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